body heat

noun

: heat produced in the body of a living animal by metabolic and physical activities

called also animal heat

Examples of body heat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some studies suggested many dinosaurs were endotherms, generating their own body heat like birds and mammals. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026

The outer cover is 100 percent cotton, and its thread count of 400 is just dense enough to keep you warm on chilly nights while still letting body heat escape. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

The self-adhesive band is activated by body heat for a secure hold, so just press and go! — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

Woven from European flax, this duvet lets body heat escape and prevents sweaty sheets during warmer months, while insulating you in cooler months. — Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for body heat

• bittersweet
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overeat
• overheat
• parakeet
• stillingfleet
• superheat
• amit
• athlete

Medical Definition

body heat

noun

: heat produced in the body of a living animal by metabolic and physical activity

called also animal heat